Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-13-101: Mental health first aid pilot program

A. Contingent upon funding, the Department of Mental Health and

Substance Abuse Services shall develop and implement a mental health

first aid pilot program. The purpose of the mental health first aid

pilot program shall be to train non-mental-health professionals in

how to support an individual in a mental health crisis situation

until professional help can be obtained.

B. The Department shall adopt a curriculum which, at a minimum,

shall include training for individuals on the symptoms, causes and

evidence-based treatments for common mental health problems,

including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety disorders,

psychosis, and substance abuse disorders. The curriculum shall also

address possible crisis situations arising from these mental health

problems and steps to support an individual in a crisis situation.

C. The Department shall issue a certificate in mental health

first aid to individuals who complete the course of training. The

Department shall establish criteria for certification.

D. The Department is authorized to enter into a contract to

implement the provisions of this section.

E. On or before December 31, 2009, and annually thereafter, the

Department shall submit a report to the Legislature stating the

number of participants in the program, the number of individuals who

received a certificate in the program, and any recommendations for

improvement of the program.

F. The Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of

this section.